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South Fairmount: A Transitional Neighborhood with Increasing Racial Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
South Fairmount, a neighborhood in Cincinnati, Ohio, currently presents a demographic landscape categorized as a "Majority-Minority" community with "Moderate Diversity." As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 4,165 and a median income of $31,540. South Fairmount is one of Cincinnati's older neighborhoods, with roots dating back to the mid-19th century.
Over the past decade, South Fairmount has experienced a transition in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood had a "Black Majority," with 56% of the population identifying as Black. By 2022, this shifted to a "Majority-Minority" status with "Moderate Diversity." The Black population decreased to 45%, while the Hispanic population increased from 6% to 12%. The White population increased from 33% to 36%.
This transition suggests a trend towards increasing diversity, potentially indicating a "Transitional Community" status. The rise in Hispanic population and the growth in the "Two or More Races" category (from 2% to 6%) supports this categorization.
The demographic shifts in South Fairmount correlate with changes in median income and population figures. From 2013 to 2022, the median income increased from $21,614 to $31,540, a rise of about 46%. This economic improvement coincided with the neighborhood's transition to a more diverse racial composition. The population decreased from 4,798 in 2013 to 4,165 in 2022, a decline of about 13%.
The trends observed in South Fairmount align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in urban neighborhoods. Many U.S. cities have experienced similar shifts from single-race majorities to more diverse, majority-minority communities. The growth in the Hispanic population reflects a national trend of increasing Hispanic representation in urban areas.
The economic improvement in South Fairmount places the neighborhood below the median household income for Cincinnati as a whole, which was approximately $43,585 in 2021. The population decline in South Fairmount contrasts with the overall population growth in Cincinnati.
South Fairmount exemplifies a neighborhood in transition, moving towards greater diversity and experiencing economic growth, albeit with a declining population. These changes reflect both local dynamics and broader urban trends, presenting opportunities and challenges for community development and social cohesion in the coming years.
